Brian McDermott: Says his side are underdogs for Saturday's Challenge Cup tie at Huddersfield

The Rhinos go into the fifth-round tie on the back of an eight-game unbeaten streak, while Huddersfield's five-match winning run came to an abrupt halt with a 34-12 mauling by Warrington last weekend.

However, the Giants were the last team to beat Leeds, winning 32-8 at Headingley in March, and Rhinos coach McDermott says Paul Anderson's men remain the form team.

"Based on form throughout the year, they're favourites," he said.

"They're higher up in the league than we are, they've scored more points than us and they've beaten more teams than us."

Although they have not lifted the trophy since 1999, Leeds have reached the last three Challenge Cup finals and Anderson admits he would love his side to emulate their record.

"The thing with Leeds is they have a big history in big games," he said. "That's the key for them and it's what we want to try and emulate."

Anderson is hoping their home defeat by Warrington will prove to be a temporary blip as they seek to remain on course for the last eight.

"We've generally responded well in the past when our backs have been to the wall," he said.

"It's a big game, it's live on TV and there's been a big initiative with tickets to try and get a big crowd."

Huddersfield will have second rower Brett Ferres and centre Joe Wardle back after being rested against Warrington while

David Faiumu has recovered from a rib injury to provide back-up to hooker Shaun Lunt.

With on-loan hooker Brad Dwyer unable to play against his parent club, Anderson opted to give a debut to 17-year-old hooker Kruise Leeming against the Wolves but is unlikely to play the rookie on Saturday.